Nov 17, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that settlements related to the False Claims Act accounted for more than $2 billion in 2022? With a number like that, it’s clear that this act plays a major role in our legal system and is at the center of many lawsuits. The False Claims Act is the...
Nov 10, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
One of the biggest myths about the US military is that military jobs have little relation to the civilian world. The idea is that soldiers will come home with zero skills training or experience in their chosen career. In reality, about 80% of all jobs in the...
Nov 3, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Many workers join the military as civilian contractors as a way to support their troops without putting themselves on the front line. However, there’s always some level of risk when you work on a military base overseas. You could suffer from overuse...
Oct 27, 2023 | Workplace Injury
In 2021, there were approximately 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses. Working on an oil rig is more dangerous than conventional jobs, and workplace accidents are often serious. It’s essential to understand the most common oil rig injuries so you can...
Oct 20, 2023 | Workplace Injury
Working on an oil rig is not always a safe work environment. In 2021, there were 164 injuries due to offshore incidents. If either you or a loved one works on an oil platform, you may be concerned about oil rig accidents. What can you do to avoid accidents at work?...